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Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 2

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2017, ... film structure, showing a core layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) as a barrier layer, inner and outer layers of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and "tie" or adhesive layers to join together ...

Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

May 27, 2017, ... (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polystyrene, polypropylene, paper, and corrugate. It is currently available in the following constructions: Platinum Bright Semi-Gloss (SGL7802): This 55# ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 1

(Flexpack)

May 03, 2017, ... less than traditional low-density polyethylene (LDPE), so that a very thin layer of EVOH provides excellent oxygen permeability. The modulus of elasticity shows that thinner layers of material are more ...

Davis-Standard Adds Upgrades at Converter

(Flexpack)

March 28, 2017, ... with a new feedscrew, screen changer, and control system, have enabled Mid South to boost processing rates and options for different HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE films on an existing line while minimizing downtime. ...

Celplast Offers Topcoated Metallized Film

(Coating/Laminating)

March 27, 2017, ... adhesive laminates, 3-ply PET/DURAMET/CPP adhesive laminates have achieved similar barrier and bond results to the 4-ply foil structure. This is also the case when comparing 4-ply PET/foil/PET/LDPE to ...

AMI Issues Report on Polyethylene Film

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2017, ... grades has increasingly replaced the use of conventional LDPE. AMI estimates the split of demand amongst film extruders as 44% for LL grades, 43% conventional LDPE, and 13% HDPE/MDPE. The PE film industry ...

Zip-Pak Sensus Selected for Cat Food Treats

(Bag Pouch)

December 07, 2016, ... and audible clicking noise when the zipper is opened or resealed. Made of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Sensus can be applied to virtually any type of flexible packaging regardless of pouch size, and ...

Updates from TAPPI, SPI & the Industry

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

August 01, 2016, ... polyethylenes (LDPEs). Autoclave polyethylene resins naturally have a combination of molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, and chain branching that lends itself very well to film extrusion operations, ...

Uflex Launches Extrusion Lamination Machine

(Coating/Laminating)

July 26, 2016, ... is said to have been designed in response to this and to be equally efficient to laminate very thin LDPE substrates to woven polypropylene and also to paper/any packaging film. Ashok Chaturvedi, chairman ...

Common Laminating Techniques & Associated Adhesives

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 10, 2016, ...  Adhesive Examples of Selected Applications Extrusion Lamination LDPE Multilayer/multi-material packaging (combination of plastic or aluminum foil with paper or paperboard→e.g., fruit ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 05, 2016, ... for fresh produce (LDPE), HDPE) Carton liners (LLDPE) Polypropylene (PP) Moisture barrier To provide mechanical strength Can be coated with heat seal coatings (PVDC, acrylate) Can ...

Ceresana Issues Study on Bags and Sacks

(Bag Pouch)

January 26, 2016, ...  PE, especially LLDPE, is the most commonly used material in this area. However, individual materials may account for highly different market shares in various applications. The study says many countries ...

ExxonMobil Adds Resin Grade to Portfolio

(Coating/Laminating)

November 02, 2015, ... (LDPE), Exceed 0019XC is said to offer a combination of attributes that deliver overall package sealing performance. This includes a wide sealing range and broad hot tack window. Through careful resin ...

Coveris Acquires Elldex Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 27, 2015, ... into Australasia. Elldex is a manufacturer and importer of HDPE and LDPE flexible plastic packaging. With more than 125 employees, Elldex provides products that serve the meat, dairy, seafood, horticulture, ...

Freedonia Issues Study on Stretch and Shrink Film

(Materials)

June 07, 2015, ... growth is expected for stretch hoods in the storage and distribution market because of their efficiency in pallet wrapping applications. Shrink film demand will increase 3.7%/LDPE, through 2019 to $1.2 ...

NPE 2015 Wrap-up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 31, 2015, ... that Dow offers a full range of autoclave and tubular reactor products, including LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE, elastomeric LLDPEs, many copolymers, including ionomers.  In addition to their resin portfolio, ...

Corona Treating | Why All Films Do Not Treat the Same

(Surface Prep)

March 29, 2015, ... the responsiveness of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) to various watt densities. Note the move from 40 to 52 dynes required a watt density of 7.1! Recall that we stated as a general guideline a watt density ...

Nordmeccanica to Celebrate New Facility

(Coating/Laminating)

March 27, 2015, ... include lamination of up to three layers of LDPE, PET, and metallized webs (both PET-Alox and PET pattern coated). Said to be a first in the industry, in cooperation with Hydro, will be the demonstration ...

MACtac Offers Adhesive Films for Squeezable Labels

(Label/Tape)

February 22, 2015, ... have excellent tack designed to meet converters' needs for an adhesive used for a variety of surfaces such as PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, and others. The films give graphic designers a bolder look than paper ...

Freedonia Study Predicts Future of Plastic Films

(News | New Products)

January 31, 2015, ... of plastic film versus other materials. Increased penetration of pouches into new markets will also boost demand for plastic film. Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is the largest volume film resin, ...